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Piston - Pin Connecting Rod Assembly, Press Fit: Assembly

    CAUTION: PIP mark on pistons and squirt groove on connecting rods must be located on the intake side of engine or possible engine damage may occur.
    CAUTION: The arrow on the piston must point toward the front of the engine or engine damage may occur.
    Fig 1: Lubricating Piston Pin And Piston Pin Bore
    G01371160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Lubricate the piston pin (6135) and piston pin bore with clean engine oil.
  2. Position the piston pin in the bore aligned with the connecting rod bore.
    Fig 2: Positioning Piston Pin In Bore
    G01371161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Use the Piston Pin Tool to press the piston pin into the piston and connecting rod assembly.
    Fig 3: Pressing Piston Pin Into Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly
    G01371162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Fit and install the piston rings. For additional information, refer to PISTON RING END GAP .